Mo₄S₄Te₄ is a mixed-chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining molybdenum with sulfur and tellurium in a layered structure. This is primarily a research material being investigated for its electronic and photonic properties, particularly within the broader family of transition metal chalcogenides that show promise for next-generation optoelectronic and energy conversion applications. The combination of sulfur and tellurium allows tuning of bandgap and carrier mobility compared to binary MoS₂ or MoTe₂ systems, making it of interest to researchers exploring two-dimensional materials and heterostructures for photovoltaics, photodetectors, and potential quantum applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,443.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,976.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7039 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5790 | eV/atom | — |